Image sensor enables 16MP recording at 45fps

10th November 2015

Omnivision

Nat Bowers

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Delivering improved low-light performance and faster readout architecture with a larger 1.3μm pixel compared to previous-gen devices, a 16MP PureCel Plus-S image sensor has been introduced by OmniVision Technologies. The OV16860 enables full resolution recording at 45fps and supports advanced features such as HDR, Phase Detection AutoFocus (PDAF) and slow motion video recording, making it suitable for high-end smartphones and action cameras.

James Liu, Senior Technical Marketing Manager, OmniVision, commented: “Industry reports forecast continued growth in the 13 to 16MP resolution segment in 2016 and beyond, attributable to what is expected to be rapid adoption of 16MP resolution in high-end smartphones starting in 2016. The action camera segment with similar camera resolution is also expected to grow quickly through 2019. The OV16860’s faster frame rate aligns perfectly with the feature set requirement of high-end smartphones and rugged action cameras for operating in high resolution and high frame rate modes.”

The OV16860 is the first image sensor built on OmniVision’s new PureCel Plus-S architecture. This architecture features a larger pixel size and offers a number of pixel performance improvements over traditional 1.12μm 16MP sensors. The performance benefits of this new technology include a 33% improvement in full-well capacity, a 40% improvement in low light performance and dramatically reduced pixel crosstalk. These advances can support crisp, vibrant images across all light levels. Additionally, the OV16860 enables a nominal operating digital voltage spec of 1.0V and thus requires 40% less power than the previous generation OV16825.

The 1/2.4" OV16860 supports high-quality slow motion video capture with full FOV. The sensor can capture 16MP images and video at 45fps, ultra-high resolution 4K2K video at 60fps and 1080p HD video at 120fps via high speed D-PHY and C-PHY interfaces.

The OV16860 can fit into a 10.5x10.5mm module with a low z-height of 5.8mm. The sensor is currently available for sampling and is expected to enter volume production in the fourth quarter of 2015.